And I quote: "they were sharing the upper and packed like what? how long was the boat? Luke knows a lot of things then tell everyone everything."
Railcars have, or had, upper berths which don't appear overly spacious except in Cary Grant movies. "Packed like sardines" does come to mind but apparently not to the mind of our intrepid author. "How long was the boat?" What boat? The one the sardines were in? And who is Luke and why is he telling everything? While the apostles had many a message to share, they certainly didn't go around telling everyone everything. Had they done so, it would have made things easier for the Romans.
This missive could be explained by attributing the "upper" to amphetamines and its effect upon thought processes OR somewhere there is a book featuring Luke, secrets, a boat and lots of people in close proximity. Personally, I'm rooting for amphetamines.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Rain, Spain, Truck
"Introductions
Hi I am Shelbeer Kaur. I love writing poem. I doesn't matter what kind."
Dear Shelbeer-
Poetry can be some of the finest, most moving writing ever done. Often it speaks to the heart, releasing emotions in a manner that affect and inspire its readers.
That said, yours don't.
While not true of all poetry, most have some pattern, some rhythm, some rhyming. I've tried and tried but neither Kaur and kind nor poem and kind rhyme.
Perhaps if you added the line: "Don't try this at home" you might have something.
Next time, read Robert Frost instead of Jack.
The Bookdrop Columnist
Hi I am Shelbeer Kaur. I love writing poem. I doesn't matter what kind."
Dear Shelbeer-
Poetry can be some of the finest, most moving writing ever done. Often it speaks to the heart, releasing emotions in a manner that affect and inspire its readers.
That said, yours don't.
While not true of all poetry, most have some pattern, some rhythm, some rhyming. I've tried and tried but neither Kaur and kind nor poem and kind rhyme.
Perhaps if you added the line: "Don't try this at home" you might have something.
Next time, read Robert Frost instead of Jack.
The Bookdrop Columnist
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Seems Like There's A Theme Here
We do appreciate donations to the library as their sales generate monies with which we can expand our collection and present programs to our community. However, your titles, Charity Girl, Pregnancy of Passion, Marriage: To Claim His Twins and Pregnant with The Billionaire's Baby may actually increase the income of our patrons to the point that they can contribute more, especially if one were, say, to collect these titles in to one compendium: Charity Girls Enter Into Marriage To Claim His Twins in A Pregnancy of Passion With The Billionaire.
Consider: Recently a billionaire agreed to pay $100,000 per month in child support for a child he acknowledged was sired by another man with his wife. Using that as a lodestone, it seems highly reasonable that having twins, especially passionate ones, with him would be at least $250,000 per month. And child support, at least in California, is ... ta da ... non-taxable!
Thus our prior-Charity Girl can now be the Charity Ball Chairwoman, among her many other community involvements. And since her rise to prominence was fueled by the library, surely, if not Shirley, she would contribute handsomely to its needs.
Unless, of course, either or both the passion or billionaire status were feigned, in which case our again-Charity Girl could work as the Charity Ball charwoman.
Ah, fate!
Consider: Recently a billionaire agreed to pay $100,000 per month in child support for a child he acknowledged was sired by another man with his wife. Using that as a lodestone, it seems highly reasonable that having twins, especially passionate ones, with him would be at least $250,000 per month. And child support, at least in California, is ... ta da ... non-taxable!
Thus our prior-Charity Girl can now be the Charity Ball Chairwoman, among her many other community involvements. And since her rise to prominence was fueled by the library, surely, if not Shirley, she would contribute handsomely to its needs.
Unless, of course, either or both the passion or billionaire status were feigned, in which case our again-Charity Girl could work as the Charity Ball charwoman.
Ah, fate!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Child Care Is So Hard to Find
September 10, 2010
"Minnie Mouse watch - Natalie"
This is an important topic among today's dual income familes where competing schedules oftimes create impromptu child care solutions. Only a few hours earlier, we encountered an objection from a school to the parents' solution of their problem: dropping the child/ren at school at 7:00 a.m. As school does not officially begin until 7:50, who would think it a problem for those school employees arriving a bit early to supervise these kids? Apparently the school principal did.
These parents are creative. Sure, many, many children watch Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other cartoon characters as quiet entertainment while mommy and daddy pursue other activities, some with each other. But why not turn the process around? Have the cartoon character watch the children. The cost is minimal. The children are familiar with the care giver. And Minnie? She's certainly old enough to be responsible.
We salute creative solutions to today's problems. However, we would caution against using Bluto or Mr. Crabb.
The Book Drop Columnist
"Minnie Mouse watch - Natalie"
This is an important topic among today's dual income familes where competing schedules oftimes create impromptu child care solutions. Only a few hours earlier, we encountered an objection from a school to the parents' solution of their problem: dropping the child/ren at school at 7:00 a.m. As school does not officially begin until 7:50, who would think it a problem for those school employees arriving a bit early to supervise these kids? Apparently the school principal did.
These parents are creative. Sure, many, many children watch Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other cartoon characters as quiet entertainment while mommy and daddy pursue other activities, some with each other. But why not turn the process around? Have the cartoon character watch the children. The cost is minimal. The children are familiar with the care giver. And Minnie? She's certainly old enough to be responsible.
We salute creative solutions to today's problems. However, we would caution against using Bluto or Mr. Crabb.
The Book Drop Columnist
Friday, September 10, 2010
May 15, 2010
" 2 shirts - jama/pjs
2 pants
2 bras
2 underwear
1 toothbrush
1 hair brush
straigner
mosterizer
2 socks
shoes
phone charger"
That's some list you've put together. While it looks like you've thought of almost everything (except deodorant and toothpaste, which are glaring omissions), we're hoping the trip is a short one. Otherwise you'll be into repeats.
And by "2 socks" you do mean two pairs, right?
Have a safe but short trip, kid!
The Book Drop Columnist
2 pants
2 bras
2 underwear
1 toothbrush
1 hair brush
straigner
mosterizer
2 socks
shoes
phone charger"
That's some list you've put together. While it looks like you've thought of almost everything (except deodorant and toothpaste, which are glaring omissions), we're hoping the trip is a short one. Otherwise you'll be into repeats.
And by "2 socks" you do mean two pairs, right?
Have a safe but short trip, kid!
The Book Drop Columnist
April 10, 2010
"Difficult Problem
Mosa Bev Dale at City Liquor. Unhappy w/ last rep/communication. False promises.
Greatest Strength
Greatest Weakness"
Wow. Where to begin? We commend you for laying out the issues confronting you and your efforts at analyzing them. Have you tried AA? While attempting to purchase liquor in an inebriated state may seem like a good idea, from the perspective of others, say, Dale at City Liquor, it often leads to unhappy and non-productive encounters. These occasionally lead to rides downtown in the back of a police cruiser. Communication, while intoxicated, is iffy at best and provocative at worst.
That said, introspective is a good thing and you've made a start. Now, if you could find a strength, if only one, and prioritize your weaknessess from the lengthy list, you might, just might, start down the path to self awareness. On the other hand, it may simply be another trip to City Liquor.
Here's looking at you, kid!
The Book Drop Columnist
Mosa Bev Dale at City Liquor. Unhappy w/ last rep/communication. False promises.
Greatest Strength
Greatest Weakness"
Wow. Where to begin? We commend you for laying out the issues confronting you and your efforts at analyzing them. Have you tried AA? While attempting to purchase liquor in an inebriated state may seem like a good idea, from the perspective of others, say, Dale at City Liquor, it often leads to unhappy and non-productive encounters. These occasionally lead to rides downtown in the back of a police cruiser. Communication, while intoxicated, is iffy at best and provocative at worst.
That said, introspective is a good thing and you've made a start. Now, if you could find a strength, if only one, and prioritize your weaknessess from the lengthy list, you might, just might, start down the path to self awareness. On the other hand, it may simply be another trip to City Liquor.
Here's looking at you, kid!
The Book Drop Columnist
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In a fast paced world of instant communication, some people are left out though they too have a need to present their views, their problems and seek response. On occasion, this minority attempts to reach out through missives left in the library drop box.
In a sincere effort to assist and reach out to these forgotten people, I or, rather, the royal we, reply to them with what is hopefully insight, compassion and direction. This blog is our attempt to share with many the hopes, fears and aspirations of a few. As there is no timetable for receipt of these cries for help, future postings will happen as they happen. However, in the interim, we will share what may be described as "The Best of The Book Drop Columnist".
In a sincere effort to assist and reach out to these forgotten people, I or, rather, the royal we, reply to them with what is hopefully insight, compassion and direction. This blog is our attempt to share with many the hopes, fears and aspirations of a few. As there is no timetable for receipt of these cries for help, future postings will happen as they happen. However, in the interim, we will share what may be described as "The Best of The Book Drop Columnist".
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